November 30, 2025

Dear Charger Parents and Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed a restful Thanksgiving break. It is hard to believe it is about to be December. This is a great time to have a little fun as we prepare to close out the first semester and students are encouraged to participate in Ugly Sweater Fridays throughout the month. 

Important Academic Updates

Over the next 15 instructional days, we will be completing the 3rd six weeks and the 1st semester before winter break. Progress reports will be sent home this Friday. 

All students will take the Social Studies District Summative Assessment on December 16. For students enrolled in high school credit courses, the semester exam schedule is provided below. Semester exams count for 10 percent of the student’s overall semester average. Please contact your student's teacher if you have any questions.

School Attendance

Attendance is very important. TEA requires students to be present in class at least 90 percent of the time. This means a student cannot miss more than seven days in any class during the first semester without being required to make up instructional time. If a student cannot be in attendance for any reason, please email a doctor’s note to Ms. Ibarra, attendance clerk, and contact her if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s attendance. As a reminder, early checkout ends at 3:15 PM so please plan accordingly.

Thank you for your continued support.

Explore More Clubs at POMS

Are you interested in discovering new opportunities to connect, create, and grow? Pin Oak Middle School offers a variety of clubs for every interest and skill level.

• Gardening Club – Meets Wednesdays from 4:00–5:30 p.m. 

• Crochet Club – Meets Thursdays from 4:15–5:15 p.m. in B House Commons. No experience needed; all levels welcome.

• Dungeons & Dragons Club – Meets biweekly in B126 from 4:00–5:30 p.m. (New members are still welcome to join).

• World Language Clubs – Spanish, German, French, Italian, Latin, and Mandarin clubs meet after school; check the schedule for meeting days and rooms. 

Whether you’re interested in language, creativity, leadership, or adventure, there’s a place for you at POMS — find what inspires you and get involved. 🌟

Connecting with you is important to us and we are here for you. 

• Visit the POMS website for a full staff directory and much more
• POMS Student Handbook
• Attendance Policy (email excuses to agny.ibarra@houstonisd.org)
• Bell Schedule
• Dress Code Policy
• POMS School Safety & Transportation page
• Use the Remind app (text @cf3a8ca to 81010) for timely reminders
  
• Connect on X @pinoakms and Instagram @pinoakchargers
• Connect to the POMS PTO on Facebook and Instagram @pinoakpto
• Other POMS helpful links and information

See you soon!
Lindsey Vela, Principal

The POMS 8th Grade Activities Committee is pleased to announce the following events celebrating the Class of 2026: 

• Tuesday, February 3 (8:30 - 10:00 AM): 8th Grade Panoramic Photo
• Friday, May 15 (6:45 - 9:15 PM): 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance at POMS *8TH GRADE PIN OAK STUDENTS ONLY
• Tuesday, May 26 (2:30 - 4:00 PM): 8th Grade A House Promotion Ceremony
• Wednesday, May 27 (2:30 - 4:00 PM): 8th Grade B House Promotion Ceremony
• Thursday, May 28 (2:30 - 4:00 PM): 8th Grade C House Promotion Ceremony
• Wednesday, June 3 (8:30 - 10:30 AM): 8th Grade Breakfast & Yearbook Signing
• Thursday, June 4 (9:00 - 11:00 AM): 8th Grade Promotion Parade & Picnic

(Dates and times subject to change due to district or testing schedule revisions)

Support 8th Grade Events:

To be able to provide all of these fun and exciting events for our 8th graders, we need your help and support.

If you're wondering what you can do to make these events the most memorable and successful for our kids, please considerbeing an underwriter for the 8th Grade Breakfast, Dance, or Promotion Parade & Picnic for only $226. This price includes one 8th Grade "Club 26" Ultimate Package and recognition in the POMS PTO Charger Chatter, website, and social media!

If you are unable to commit to being an underwriter at this time, the 8th Grade "Club 26" Ultimate Package is your best value. For only $150, you get an exclusive "Club 26" Swag Bag which includes a POMS beach towel, POMS sunglasses, sunscreen & drawstring backpack ($45), 8th grade panoramic photo ($30), ticket to the 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance ($25), 8th Grade T-shirt ($20), & 8th Grade Yard Sign ($30). This package is valued at $150, but will be available ON SALE through 11/30 at 11:59PM for only $126.*

*No promo code needed. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Discount already applied to "Club 26" Ultimate Package when combined with an event underwriting opportunity. Offer expires at 11:59PM on November 30, 2025. 

Though the "Club 26" Swag Bag is only available as part of the 8th Grade "Club 26" Ultimate Package, you may purchase other items individually.

*Please note: the panoramic photo may be purchased as part of the 8th Grade "Club 26" Ultimate Package or separately only through the photography company on February 3. The deadline to order all other items (including "Club 26" Ultimate Packages, T-shirts, and yard signs) is Wednesday, December 31 at 11:59PM.

For more information, please contact POMS PTO 8th Grade Activities Chairs, Melissa Law and Tricia Onufer at 8thgradeactivities@pinoakpto.org.

Be a Cheerleader for the Day! Open to girls and boys, grades K–8.

Pin Oak Middle School PTO

4601 Glenmont • Bellaire, TX 77401

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